Persian Gulf nations prepare for President Trump’s visit

May 17, 2017

Ministers from Gulf Cooperation Council nations are preparing for President Trump.The leaders of these wealthy and influential nations are in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where President Trump will meet with them on May 20. He will later have lunch with the leaders of more than 50 Muslim nations.Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, said, “It’s a summit that will reflect upon the pivotal role of the GCC countries in holding up the pillars of peace and stability at regional and international levels.The GCC includes Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.The United States counts on these allies in the war against extremism.